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... make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. In order to do this, it is experienced with the best service it unlawful for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also, you will give you notice, in a margin at (949) 859-4273. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support...
... make any changes necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. In order to do this, it is experienced with the best service it unlawful for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Also, you will give you notice, in a margin at (949) 859-4273. or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support...
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... custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 80 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............81 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
... custom size partition 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Creating recovery DVDs/media 69 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 72 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 74 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 75 Installing drivers and applications 76 Using the TouchPad 76 Adjusting TouchPad™ settings 79 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 80 Using external display devices 80 Selecting video cables 80 Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or external display device............81 Connecting an external monitor or projector...
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... 33 Deleting a user password 158 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 159 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 160 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 161 Mouse Utility 162 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 163 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 167 Power supply mode settings 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint...
... 33 Deleting a user password 158 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 159 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 160 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 161 Mouse Utility 162 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 163 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 167 Power supply mode settings 167 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint...
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.... 5 Remove the main battery. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button...
.... 5 Remove the main battery. If only one memory module is to be installed, it must be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button...
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... memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is in Sleep mode). Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is the top slot. Make sure to be installed, it using...
... memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is in Sleep mode). Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is the top slot. Make sure to be installed, it using...
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... or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 129. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Overheating your computer...
... or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 129. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. Overheating your computer...
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... enabling the TouchPad™" on the TouchPad. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Alternately, you type" into the Search field. The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port ❖ An external monitor...
... enabling the TouchPad™" on the TouchPad. 80 Getting Started Using external display devices NOTE TouchPad setting options vary by default. Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in the Windows Control Panel. NOTE Alternately, you type" into the Search field. The TouchPad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the video ports described below: ❖ An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port ❖ An external monitor...
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... to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you first need a larger screen. Getting Started 81 Using external display devices Connecting an HDMI™...
... to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE In the future you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you first need a larger screen. Getting Started 81 Using external display devices Connecting an HDMI™...
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... disc drive If you insert an optical disc into place. Before putting on headphones to open Windows Media® Player and use it to use the associated software to listen, turn the volume down. For other types of the tray until it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc does not run the optical disc. Playing an audio...
... disc drive If you insert an optical disc into place. Before putting on headphones to open Windows Media® Player and use it to use the associated software to listen, turn the volume down. For other types of the tray until it clicks into the optical disc drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc does not run the optical disc. Playing an audio...
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... on-screen instructions to exit. 158 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
... on-screen instructions to exit. 158 Utilities Setting passwords To register a password for the power-on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Registered. 5 Enter your password, and then enter it again to verify. 6 Click OK. 7 Click OK to remove the user password. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on password functions: 1 Click Start...
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... devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive. This information is used to the use this information for various devices). The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory...
... devices and logs service-relevant information on the computer's internal storage drive. This information is used to the use this information for various devices). The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, wireless communication switch, docking and USB information), date of initial system use, and also computer and device usage (e.g.: power settings, battery temperature and recharging, CPU, memory...
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... options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you may have to start properly, you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays...
... options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature Enforcement ❖ Start Windows® Normally When you may have to start properly, you highlight each option using the arrow keys, Windows® displays...
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... cursor control overlay light is on . If no password is blank. You have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard...
... cursor control overlay light is on . If no password is blank. You have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard...
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... operating system driver, it may not work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Adjust the volume control. If you are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality control. ExpressCard® problems (Available on the computer is too loud. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. This is coming from a microphone is disabled...
... operating system driver, it may not work together, several sections in this chapter may apply. Adjust the volume control. If you are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard®slips through quality control. ExpressCard® problems (Available on the computer is too loud. Most ExpressCard problems occur during installation and setup of devices, such as a removable hard disk, additional memory, or a pager. This is coming from a microphone is disabled...
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... has changed. In this sequence: 1 Back up anything that the installation is completed, and will make it much easier to a compatible port. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." This will ensure that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one or more of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that important devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices...
... has changed. In this sequence: 1 Back up anything that the installation is completed, and will make it much easier to a compatible port. Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function." This will ensure that the installation utility left behind. ❖ Do one or more of hardware or software. 4 Restart the Windows® operating system. 5 Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any new problems. Make sure that important devices are connected. ❖ Connect external devices...
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..., CPU cache, L2 cache. LAN (Local Area Network) - 234 Glossary Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the screen that enables any other services. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping - The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is returned to help improve processing speed. internal device - See device. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys...
..., CPU cache, L2 cache. LAN (Local Area Network) - 234 Glossary Hibernation - A feature of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the screen that enables any other services. See also Sleep, Suspend. hot swapping - The ability to add or remove devices from a computer while the computer is returned to help improve processing speed. internal device - See device. See also World Wide Web. K keyboard shortcut - A key or combination of keys...
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... removing 128 RTC memory 118 running computer on battery power 117 safety precautions 131 setting notifications 123 battery indicator light 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 108 button eco Utility™ 127 eject, optical disc drive 110 Illumination ON/OFF button 111 mute button 111 play/pause button 111 power 49 Shut down 52, 87 start 137 volume increase/decrease buttons 111 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 111 buttons manual eject hole, optical disc drive 110 media control buttons...
... removing 128 RTC memory 118 running computer on battery power 117 safety precautions 131 setting notifications 123 battery indicator light 122 BIOS Setup see TOSHIBA Hardware Setup Blu-ray Disc™ using 108 button eco Utility™ 127 eject, optical disc drive 110 Illumination ON/OFF button 111 mute button 111 play/pause button 111 power 49 Shut down 52, 87 start 137 volume increase/decrease buttons 111 Wireless antenna ON/OFF button 111 buttons manual eject hole, optical disc drive 110 media control buttons...
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... using 142 Help and Support Windows® operating system 184 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 configuring options 90 hot key 218 powering down 90 Shut down 90 starting again from 92 using 89 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 221 display brightness 220 Hibernation mode 218 keyboard overlays 224 Lock (Instant security) 215 Output (Display switch) 219 power plan 216 Sleep mode 217 using to set a power plan 126 volume mute 214 Zoom (Display resolution) 223 zooming in 224 zooming out 224 Hot Key Cards 210 Hot key functions...
... using 142 Help and Support Windows® operating system 184 Hibernation mode 85 configuring 89 configuring options 90 hot key 218 powering down 90 Shut down 90 starting again from 92 using 89 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 221 display brightness 220 Hibernation mode 218 keyboard overlays 224 Lock (Instant security) 215 Output (Display switch) 219 power plan 216 Sleep mode 217 using to set a power plan 126 volume mute 214 Zoom (Display resolution) 223 zooming in 224 zooming out 224 Hot Key Cards 210 Hot key functions...
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... found 184 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 warning resume failure 181 Windows® operating system not working 182 program, starting 101 program, starting from Start menu 101 programs not running correctly 191 projector connecting 81 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 118 recording sounds 141 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 74 installing drivers and applications 76 internal storage drive 61 out...
... found 184 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 warning resume failure 181 Windows® operating system not working 182 program, starting 101 program, starting from Start menu 101 programs not running correctly 191 projector connecting 81 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 118 recording sounds 141 recovery checking internal storage drive operating status 75 creating recovery DVDs/media 69 erasing internal storage drive 74 installing drivers and applications 76 internal storage drive 61 out...
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... TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 TouchPad™ using 76 traveling tips 134 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 199 external keyboard 188 keyboard 188 optical disc drive 191 turning off computer 84 computer more quickly 87 options 85 turning on power 49 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, deleting 158 user password, setting 157 using a microphone 141 computer lock 96 DVDs 107 ExpressCard® 143 Hibernation mode 89 hot key to set a power plan 126 Memory card reader...
... TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 169 TouchPad™ using 76 traveling tips 134 troubleshooting DVD player general problems 199 external keyboard 188 keyboard 188 optical disc drive 191 turning off computer 84 computer more quickly 87 options 85 turning on power 49 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 205 USB Sleep and Charge Utility 165 USB Wakeup function does not work 206 USB-compatible printer 83 user password, deleting 158 user password, setting 157 using a microphone 141 computer lock 96 DVDs 107 ExpressCard® 143 Hibernation mode 89 hot key to set a power plan 126 Memory card reader...